Meaning of illustration and areas where illustration are used

Illustration:

Meaning:

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Illustration also means providing an example; either in writing or in picture form.

The origin of the word “illustration” is late Middle English (in the sense ‘illumination; spiritual or intellectual enlightenment’): via Old French from Latin illustratio, from the verb illustrate.

Illustration is the action or fact of illustrating something, illustration uses a wide range of styles and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, montage, digital design, multimedia, 3D modelling.

 Depending on the purpose, illustration may be expressive, stylised, realistic or highly technical.

AREAS WHERE ILLUSTRATION ARE USED:

These areas include:

• Architectural illustration.
• Archaeological illustration. 
• Botanical illustration.
• Concept art.
• Fashion illustration.
• Information graphics.
• Technical illustration.
• Medical illustration.
• Narrative illustration.
• Picture books.
• Scientific illustration.

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